Page 522 - Complete Krav maga : the ultimate guide to over 250 self-defense and combative techniques

SIDE MOUNT (BASIC POSITION)

Groundfighting

Side mount is an excellent position from the top. It’s often more stable than a full
mount because the attacker (on bottom) is less able to use his hips to buck you
off.

THE HOLD: With the attacker on the ground, sprawl your upper body over his
torso. Put your weight through your chest onto his body, keeping your elbows

pressed in against his body and head to keep him tight.

Pull your bottom knee (the one closest to his hip) up so it presses tightly against
his body and hip, and extend your top leg (the one closest to his head) out so that
your hip touches the floor.

TIPS

Your goal is to remove any space between you and the attacker (remember,

space equals escape!).

VARIATION: It is also acceptable to do a side mount by having both knees up
and under you. This position allows for better striking, but removes some of the